Race Info

2016 Race

The 2016 race happens on Mother's day, May 8th. Athletes should be at Brennan Park (1009 Centennial Way) by 8:00. The race begins between 8:50 and 9:30, depending on age, so spectators can show up a bit later. Full details about how Race Day will proceed are on the race day page.

Important Notes

Age categories for all Kids of Steel races is determined by your age on December 31 in the race year.

Life jackets are NOT allowed in the pool. Athletes who cannot swim one length comfortably could race on a team while they work on their swimming.

Road bikes are not appropriate for the bike courses which include trails and gravel.

Course Distances

(Age at Dec 31 in race year)

7 & Under50m pool swim (2 lengths), 1 km bike, 0.5 km run

8-9 years100m pool swim (4 lengths), 4.5 km bike, 1 km run

10-11 years150m pool swim (6 lengths), 4.5 km bike, 2 km run

12-13 years 250m pool swim (10 lengths), 8.5 km bike, 3 km run

14-15 years300m pool swim (12 lengths), 8.5 km bike, 4 km run

16+ years300m pool swim (12 lengths), 12 km bike, 4 km run

In each age group, there are categories for Individual Male, Individual Female and Relay Teams: Relay teams are 2 or 3 athletes, and can be male, female or mixed but there is only one overall relay category in each age group; relay team members must all be in the same age category.

There is a separate category for Athletes with a Disability (AWAD) in accordance with Triathlon BC rules - now called Paratriathlon. If you want more information on this, see the Paratriathlon tab on this page. If you want to register in the Paratriathlon category, please contact the race director